Description
The Automotive Service Technician Certificate at Cincinnati State prepares students for entry-level jobs in the technical areas of the automotive service field. Hands-on diagnosis and repair of “live” vehicles enhance students’ diagnostic skills and build a solid foundation for a successful and rewarding career.
Graduates of the certificate program are prepared to take certification exams offered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Graduates of the certificate program are prepared to take certification exams offered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Related Programs
Program Code
ASTCT.CT
Benefits
Employment Options
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Enter the automotive work force as a technician
- Take ASE certification exams
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Automotive Technician
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$13/hr - $27/hr
Employment Outlook
Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow 9 percent through 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Job opportunities for qualified job seekers should be very good.
Curriculum
Effective 2020-2021 academic year
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO 100 | Introduction to Automotive Technology | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 111 | Engine Repair 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 150 | Brakes | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 161 | Electrical/Electronic Systems 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 181 | Engine Performance 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| AUTO 140 | Suspension and Steering | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 162 | Electrical/Electronic Systems 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 170 | Heating and Air Conditioning | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AUTO 182 | Engine Performance 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 18 | 27 | 27 | |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Contacts
| Program Chair | ||
Charles (Chuck) Butler, BA, ASE-MCT |
(513) 569-1636 | |
